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$1b windfall for shareholders
Fonterra's plan to return $1 billion to shareholders in three years through the divestments of overseas milk pools is the…Market outlook strong, but challenges ahead
While the majority of primary sector prices are generally strong, there are also several challenges ahead for the sector, according…Industry reacts to UK FTA
Primary industries stakeholders are welcoming the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom announced today.Historic FTA deal struck
Comprehensive, inclusive and high quality and providing fantastic opportunities for our exporters.National
Tatua smashes $10 barrier
Waikato milk processor Tatua says keeping products moving to overseas customers during the pandemic was one of the highlights of…
Honours student wins Ag scholarship
Penny Chapman, a Lincoln University honours student, is the recipient of the Perrin Ag scholarship.$100k boost to GoodYarn
Corporate farmer Trinity Lands has given the GoodYarn programme a $100,000 boost.New regs boost Massey Ag course enrolments
Demand for expertise in sustainable nutrient management, environmental planning and improved freshwater outcomes has seen Massey University's range of agricultural…Surfs up again this summer for farmers
Surfing for Farmers - a surf therapy initiative that aims to help improve mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand…World
Still waiting
British and New Zealand trade negotiators are burning the midnight oil in a bid to get a free trade agreement between the two countries.
UK FTA hits crucial period
What happens in the next few weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK.
NZ and Ireland farming's GHG battle
A top climate change policy advisor to the Irish government says Ireland and New Zealand should become close allies to combat the negative narrative against the dairy industry. Peter Burke reports.
Global food prices rise at rapid pace in May
Global food prices rose at their fastest monthly rate in more than a decade in May, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported.
Mission impossible
Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is off to Europe soon to try and breathe some life into free trade talks between NZ and the UK, and NZ and the European Union.
Opinion
Let's get winter grazing rules right!
OPINION: DairyNZ is pleased by progress to improve winter grazing regulations.
Water entity concerns run deep
OPINION: Federated Farmers joins the many council-elected representatives and citizens up and down the country urging the Government to go…Getting broadband to everyone
OPINION: Recent episodes of Fair Go have highlighted the difficulties a number of rural people have in getting access to quality, reliable…Editorial: Get vaccinated!
OPINION: Rural NZ is again getting the rough end of the stick when it comes to services - this time…Rural vaccination message from Damien O'Connor
OPINION: Rural New Zealanders and those working in the primary sector play a vital role in our response to COVID-19…Agribusiness
$1b windfall for shareholders
Fonterra's plan to return $1 billion to shareholders in three years through the divestments of overseas milk pools is the…
Market outlook strong, but challenges ahead
While the majority of primary sector prices are generally strong, there are also several challenges ahead for the sector, according…Prices boom on sluggish growth
Dairy Global commodity prices have enjoyed a period of strength in September. Overall, the global market fundamentals remain well-balanced, but…Catchment group making group progress on improving water
Over the last two and a half years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has worked on a project to…Fickle weather frustrates contractors
Rural contractors in Southland say the wettest spring in 30 years is impacting on already short supplies of feed.Management
The Bay on the road to recovery but bumps ahead
Around the Hawke's Bay region, the grass in the paddocks is looking greener as it recovers from two bad seasons of drought.
Taking NZ sheep milk to the world
The newly-appointed chair of sheep milk pioneer Maui Food Group says the company is embarking on a new stage of diversification and growth.
Paddock selection key step
Wintering practices have changed on Robert Young's Southland farm over the past 10 years.
Thinking 100 years ahead
The couple behind one of New Zealand's most sustainable farms are challenging other farmers to think three or four generations into the future when making decisions.
Farm planning at the core
"There's no hanging round with this group," says Red Meat Profit Partnership Action Group facilitator Rob Macnab. "They know what they want to do and out role is to help make that happen."
Farm Health
Fighting antibiotic resistance
A biological product called Amplimune is helping with the worldwide fight against antibiotic resistance in livestock.
New Johne's test based on Covid technology
The same technology used to detect Covid-19 in wastewater is now being used to help dairy farmers manage Johne's disease…Milk-based replacers better
Recently published research suggests that farmers should avoid feeding milk replacers with vegetable proteins and fats to lambs in their…Benefits of long-acting B12 injections
Central Southland vet Andrew Roe reviews use of the long-acting vitamin B12 injection products, SMARTShot B12 and SMARTShot B12 plus…Tailing - get it right
With docking - or tailing - underway in many areas, Beef+Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers about the new tail…Machinery & Products
Keeping everyone safe
As tractors get larger and front linkage kits become more common, many have started fitting underrun or collision protection systems.
Keeping stock and drivers safe
Livestock haulers are a crucial link in the New Zealand agriculture supply chain, transporting stock onto or between farms, to…Major changes ahead for NZ tractor market
In a move that is expected to have a significant impact in the New Zealand farm machinery supply sector, CNH…PFG shows farmers and customers the love
At this year's National Fieldays, the Power Group (PFG) set out to thank farmers and contractors for their efforts in…Making lamb marking easy
Designed by a sheep and beef farmer, Vetmarkers are made in New Zealand and sold around the world.Motoring
Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…
Updated Navara ute bolder and more refined
The most obvious change to the updated Nissan Navara is the bold, almost American, styling.Warlock offers a touch of magic
Having previously reviewed the RAM 1500 in 2020, we recently took the chance to get behind the wheel of the…Outback now in its 25th year
Now in its 25th year, and sixth edition, the 2021 Subaru’s Outback wagon was recently launched in New Zealand.Strewth mate... it's a shocker!
Over the ditch in Australia, Toyota utes and trucks are the workhorses of the country’s economy.» The RNG Weather Report
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